UVA’s BA in Italian combines advanced language instruction with deep engagement in Italy’s cultural, literary, and artistic traditions. Students explore topics ranging from Dante and Renaissance humanism to contemporary cinema and politics. Through study abroad, film screenings, and interdisciplinary coursework, the program offers a comprehensive understanding of Italy’s global influence. Students develop linguistic proficiency, analytical skills, and cultural literacy, preparing them for careers in international relations, education, art history, tourism, or translation.
Translating and annotating passages from Machiavelli’s 'The Prince' with historical context
Podcast series in Italian exploring regional dialects and cultural customs
Film analysis of post-WWII neorealism in Italian cinema
Study abroad journal exploring Italian urbanism through architectural heritage
Digital timeline of Italy’s political evolution from unification to the present
Thematic study of women’s roles in medieval and Renaissance Italian literature
Interactive map of Dante’s Divine Comedy with modern allegorical parallels
Research paper on Catholicism’s influence on Italian artistic expression
Translation comparison of classic Italian poetry across multiple English editions
Curated exhibit on Italian Futurism and avant-garde art movements
Essay on immigration and identity in contemporary Italian fiction
Bilingual children’s book project introducing Italian folklore
Development of an online module for teaching Italian gestures and expressions
Video series reviewing Italian cuisine and its cultural symbolism
Historical study of the Grand Tour and its legacy in art education
Comparison of Italian and American media coverage on global events
Interdisciplinary research on opera as a form of political commentary in Italy
Infographic exploring the evolution of the Italian language from Latin roots
Curation of an Italian film festival highlighting modern societal themes
Essay exploring nostalgia and national identity in recent Italian literature
Explore Italy’s literary and cultural legacy while mastering the language in UVA’s Italian BA program.
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